Plan Your Day
Hours
- Open Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
Last entrance is by 4:00pm, although it is recommended to allow at least 2 hours for your visit to make the most of your Park experience, our average visit duration is 3-5 hours.
*Orana is only CLOSED on the 25th December.
Pricing & Passes
Tickets
- Adult 16yrs & Over $39.50
- Child 5–15yrs — Must be Supervised by an Adult $12.50
- Pre-Schooler Under 5yrs — Must be Supervised by an Adult Free
- Senior/Student 60yrs+ / Student ID Required $33.50
- Family Two Adults & up to Three Children $91.50
Annual Passes
Admission to Orana for 12 months
- Adult 16yrs & Over $99.00
- Child 5–15yrs — Must be supervised by an adult $33.00
- Child Flexi One named child & any one adult $179.00
- Family Two named adults & any three children $229.00
- Hāpai Flexi One named Hāpai card holder & any one adult $179.00
Annual passes are valid for named person/s only
(unless a Flexi Annual Pass is purchased).
Animal Presentations
Learn MoreDiscover more about the animals of Orana, at one of our daily animal presentations and spend a little time with the animals and the people who care for them. Hear their stories, discover their unique behaviours, and deepen your connection to wildlife.
Getting to Orana
Our Address:
Orana Wildlife Park is 15mins away from Christchurch International Airport and has a large carpark which has plenty of room for vehicles of all sizes including buses, caravans and motorhomes. Parking is free.
Unfortunately, there are currently no public bus routes that service Orana Wildlife Park.
Steve's Shuttle provides return transport to Orana Wildlife Park. The shuttle operates on demand as a door to door service
One way transfer from $50(1-4pax), $80(5-11 pax)
For transport bookings, costs and conditions please contact Steve’s Shuttle directly:
The above costs are additional to Park admission fees
Getting Around
At Orana Wildlife park, we have plenty of room to roam. Nature doesn’t do fast, and neither do we. There are lots of ways to explore Orana, whether by foot, shuttle our tour, there’s always something new to discover too.
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Walking Paths
Wander at your own pace, grab a map and follow your nose. The Park is well sign posted, with gentle paths perfect for all explorers.
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Safari Shuttle
Jump aboard our complimentary shuttle for a relaxed circuit around the Park (around 25 minutes). A wildlife guide provides live commentary, insider tips, and the best spots to watch for action. Check with our staff on the day for shuttle frequency.
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Walkabout Tours
Follow our guides from feed to feed. They’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing and serve up plenty of intriguing wildlife snippets to keep every moment interesting.
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Private Tours
Make your next group outing a wild one. At Orana we can tailor a tour to suit your groups needs. Big or small, your groups adventure begins here.
Tips When Visiting
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Check The Weather
Wild weather isn’t a problem if you come prepared. Check the weather forecast before you visit so you have all the essentials.
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Wear Comfy Shoes
There’s plenty to explore at Orana. If you've got the right shoes for the job, you'll wander all day in comfort.
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Check the Presentation Times
Follow the animal presentations to learn about the larger-than-life personalities of Orana!
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Eat Your Way
Relax at the cafe with a bite to eat, pack a picnic and find a shady spot or gather your mates for a BBQ!
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Bring A Waterbottle
Exploring Orana can be thirsty work. So keep yourself hydrated by topping up from our watering holes (water fountains) along the way.
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Visit Midweek
For quieter paths, and more intimate moments, consider an off-peak visit to give you time for connection, curiosity and discovery. No crowds, just you and nature.
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Take Your Time
There’s lots to see and explore, so make sure you give yourself time to wander and enjoy the wild! Our average visit is 3-5 hours, so make time to roam, rest and repeat.
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Orana is Smoke/Vape Free
Orana Wildife Park is a smoke/vape-free facility. Smoking (this includes electronic cigarettes and vaping) is not permitted in the Parks grounds. During normal opening hours there is a designated smoking area in the main visitor car park (a green shed).
Family Fun!
Explore, Rest, Play, Repeat.
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When it’s time for a breather, our playground is the perfect spot to rest or play. Fly through the air on the flying fox, take it easy on the swings or relax and enjoy a unique backdrop of giraffes and bison grazing nearby - It’s playtime with a view!
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Relax at the cafe with a bite to eat, pack a picnic and find a shady spot or gather the family for a BBQ.
BBQs are available for your use throughout the park at no charge, please remember to bring your own utensils and cleaning supplies.
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Bounce your way into the day on our Springfree Trampoline, located by the children's playground.
Big thanks to the team at Springfree Trampolines for their support of the Park.
